MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

[CNU85]

In a recent article in the Fredericksburg paper, the CAC commissioner mentioned that there should be conference news by the end of February.   That has come and gone.   Anybody hear anything?

I imagine there are a lot of moving parts. Presidents and ADs trying to figure it all out before an official announcement. 

[VT-Alum-NOVA]

I am sure CNU is lobbying to host 2021 conf tournaments

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

If it is like the AEC, maybe me talking about the merger scared them off. LOL

I am only half kidding. We got wind the AEC was going to send out a press release about the formation of their league ... so we beat them to the punch by a few days. They ended up waiting six months. HAHA

[VT-Alum-NOVA]

If it is like the AEC, maybe me talking about the merger scared them off. LOL

I am only half kidding. We got wind the AEC was going to send out a press release about the formation of their league ... so we beat them to the punch by a few days. They ended up waiting six months. HAHA

no, got to happen for 2020-2021 basketball season because CAC only has 5 members (York leaves) next season and you need 6? members minimum for AQ, i believe I learned that on Hoopsville.

[Pat Coleman]

It's seven for an AQ, but in the case of the CAC, they will still have an AQ next year because there is a grace period of 2 years for conferences below seven to get back up to seven.

[CNU85]

Congrats to York and CNU for their first round wins today.

[VT-Alum-NOVA]

Congrata to CNU with another sweet 16 berth. Newport News rocking tonight

[Pat Coleman]

The host sites for the men's Sweet 16 have been released: https://www.d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2020/bracket and game times: https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2019-20/ncaa-tournament?date=2020-03-13 and https://www.d3hoops.com/seasons/men/2019-20/ncaa-tournament?date=2020-03-14

[CNU85]

Nice!! One more game at the Freeman!!

[Swish3]

Congrats to the CNU men on their Sweet 16 appearance...hoping to make the Elite 8 by way of "The Free", then beyond!

[VT-Alum-NOVA]

great time to be a CNU fan

[D3RetiredHooper]

D3Hoops showing a lack of respect for the CAC.  All-Region team has one player (Aigner and Rowson definitely worthy of at the VERY LEAST 2nd team) and Jared Wagner not even honorable-mention for All-American (probably should have been POY in MA Region). 

The CAC has been a multi-bid league for over half a decade and CNU has been to the Final 4 twice in 5 years (and probably was going to go again this year if not for COVID-19). 

Am I missing something or is there a lack of respect for this conference from a national POV?

[Pat Coleman]

D3Hoops showing a lack of respect for the CAC.  All-Region team has one player (Aigner and Rowson definitely worthy of at the VERY LEAST 2nd team) and Jared Wagner not even honorable-mention for All-American (probably should have been POY in MA Region). 

The CAC has been a multi-bid league for over half a decade and CNU has been to the Final 4 twice in 5 years (and probably was going to go again this year if not for COVID-19). 

Am I missing something or is there a lack of respect for this conference from a national POV?

No -- we just couldn't get 42 conference MVPs or 40 first-team All-Region players into a 25-man All-America team. We don't pad our honorable mention with dozens of players like some.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

D3Hoops showing a lack of respect for the CAC.  All-Region team has one player (Aigner and Rowson definitely worthy of at the VERY LEAST 2nd team) and Jared Wagner not even honorable-mention for All-American (probably should have been POY in MA Region). 

The CAC has been a multi-bid league for over half a decade and CNU has been to the Final 4 twice in 5 years (and probably was going to go again this year if not for COVID-19). 

Am I missing something or is there a lack of respect for this conference from a national POV?

As one who knows the conference pretty darn well ... there isn't a lack of respect. There is a LOT of good talent in DIII. And this year's decisions aren't based on previous year's experience.

Sure, more games in the tourney could have helped us make other decisions, but we can't play the "what if" game.

But as I/we always ask ... who would you removed to fit in your (bias?) selections for All-America?

[D3RetiredHooper]

All-Region MA I would argue Greg Rowson-Mary Wash and Jason Aigner-CNU were both very deserving of 2nd Team, Aigner could have probably been 1st team.

Wagner finished 2nd in total assists in country (202), 3rd in steals in country (81), and led the CAC in PPG, STPG, and top 10 in RPG.

CAC is rated 12th in Massey, Centennial 19th.

I really don't want to talk negatively against any player named over Wagner but his numbers are comparable to the MA Player of the Year and D3Hoops 3rd Team AA Conner Delaney.

Jared Wagner: 18.3 PPG, 7.0 APG, 6.1 RPG, 2.8 STPG POY CAC

Conner Delaney: 17.5 PPG, 4.9 APG, 3.7 RPG, 1.6 STPG, POY CENT

My "bias" would be the Centennial being viewed by D3Hoops relatively a much stronger league than the CAC.  Please explain this to the CAC crowd.